Re: Network backup options

On Sun, 04 Feb 2007 02:00:10 +0000, R Kannan wrote:

Hi,

The hard disk on my (old) desktop has become instable and I would like to
backup the linux partitions on it to DVDs. I would like to tar up /
compress the data directly on to my laptop (through the network) and use
the DVD writer there. Is there a way to accomplish that without having to
NFS mount the desktop partitions to the laptop?

TIA for any suggestions

I usually use tar over netcat, nc. This post has some more detailed
instructions.
http://groups.google.com/group/comp.os.linux.misc/msg/03e1cc85dbfd86fb

You'll need to adapt those instructions to your particular situation.

Also, if you are "teetering on the edge" with your hard disc, then my
advice would be to get the most important data first.

--
Douglas Mayne
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